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Dental Assistant Jobs in Ankeny, IA

2 live dental assistant listings in Ankeny, IA from 1 employer — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 2.

Open Positions2 live
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Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Ankeny, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Ankeny, IAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Iowa

Statewide Iowa figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Ankeny.

Iowa median
$48,430
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Iowa range
$45,990–$57,620
vs. national
+1%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in Iowa

Dental assistant practice in Iowa is regulated by the Iowa Dental Board.

Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Iowa Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Ankeny

1 employer has 2 open dental assistant roles in Ankeny, led by Heartland Dental with 2 openings.

Heartland Dental2 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across the Ankeny area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Ankeny, IA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 2 live dental assistant openings in Ankeny, IA. They come from 1 employer. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Iowa?

The Iowa median for dental assistants is $48,430 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Iowa?

The Iowa Dental Board sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Iowa. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Iowa requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Ankeny?

The Ankeny listings currently come from 1 employer, including Heartland Dental (2).